play a part in
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: to be involved in : to be a factor in
Did alcohol play a part in the car accident?
Luck played an important part in their success.
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Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 25 May 2025
Accessories play a part in styling when elevating your taste for exclusivity at a private members' club.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Colton lives in Mena, Arkansas, while Zoe is from Cape Coral, Florida, so distance—the main reason most couples break up from reality TV dating shows—could play a part in their relationship.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 23 May 2025
Prescriptions The many prescriptions older people often take can play a part in upsetting sleep.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
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“Play a part in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20a%20part%20in. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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